2010 Chevrolet HHR Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 120about this part
- Share
- 23%of 516 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 120 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR, 23% of the 516 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I could not turn off the ignition after starting the car. Dealer who replaced the switch told me the ignition had exploded, that happens all the time with this car. He would not show me the unit he had removed, and said they have to send it the GM. It was not a GM warranty replacement. I had to pay the deductible for the aftermarket service contract.”
NHTSA complaint #10576588, filed 2014-04, 41,700 miles“Power windows: unable to roll down any window except the driver side using the driver side door panel. This, in conjunction with the door handles breaking off when the car was barely 3 years old, makes it a safety concern should I need to get out of the car through the windows. I am able to roll the windows up when using the driver side door panel button, just unable to roll them down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10826097, filed 2016-02, 44,000 miles“On going issue of brake lights intermittently coming on without touching brake pedal. First noticed something wrong because cruise control wouldn't activate. Found problem at night when I could see the glow from my brake lights on the top inside edge of my rear hatch. Replacing brake switch above pedal did not fix problem. Sounds kind of funny, but I got brake lights to go off while setting in driveway and pounding my center console out of frustration. …”
NHTSA complaint #11290572, filed 2019-12, 70,000 miles“As I was driving down the off ramp of the freeway the front of my car started to shake and rattle. A couple minutes later after turning a corner, only going 30mi/hr, the cars power steering then turned off. Every time I turn my car on and take a trip the power steering goes off at least twice. Which is about 5-6 times a day.”
NHTSA complaint #10579571, filed 2014-04, 66,800 miles“Takata recall one or more of power windows don't work, most of the time. The headlights. Parking lights & tai light don't work alot of the time. Comes on then goes off. Most of the time, the passenger side. People will tell me they are not working or if I pull up to a store I can see one of the lights are out, then sometimes they come back on. Seems there is a short somewhere! This is moving or stationary both & anywhere I drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10979576, filed 2017-04, 85,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V171000Apr 10, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice…Covers: Chevrolet HHR 2006–2011, Cobalt 2005–2010, Saturn Ion 2003–2007 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11007196Sep 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which…
- 11006293Aug 13, 2024This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up…
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11002441Jun 14, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
- 11002312Jun 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11001327May 17, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR
232 complaintsFuel system
52 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsElectronic stability control
32 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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